SwampBites October 26, 2025

During Red Ribbon week, we remind our students about the importance of being drug free. Take a few minutes this week and have the conversation with your child. Don't underestimate the power of the conversation! Dress up days this week to spread the word!

**For Halloween, no masks and no face makeup please.

Join us for a fun night at the Arlington Skatium to support our Gunn Gators! October 28 | 6-8pm $10/skater ($5 comes back to support Gunn.) School-appropriate costumes encouraged! Parents are welcome to drop off Sign your waiver here: tinyurl.com/GunnSkate25

🎃 Gunn Band Booster Club Trunk-Or-Treat – Nov 1st! Join us for a fun-filled evening of candy, costumes, music, and community! 📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025 🕓 4:00–6:00 PM (may extend to 7:00 PM) 📍 Gunn Junior High Parking Lot ✨ Be part of the fun: 🚗 Host a trunk – Decorate, bring candy & a game! Sign up by Oct 22: https://bit.ly/GunnBBCTrunkOrTreat2025 🛍️ Vendors welcome – $20 fee. Apply by Oct 17. 💜 Sponsors welcome – Showcase your business & support our students! Even if you’re not hosting, come enjoy candy, music, and an unforgettable community night. Questions? Contact haileyweems@gmail.com

Gunn Junior High PTA is excited to host Reflections this year! Reflections is a Texas PTA and National PTA program that encourages students to explore their creativity through the arts. This year’s theme invites Gators to share their unique voice through dance, film, literature, music, photography, and visual arts. Find the rules and entry form here: www.txpta.org/reflections-participation

Due Date: Friday, November 7

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

ATHLETICS

In order to compete, athletes must pass all classes with a 70 or higher each six weeks.

If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Coordinator, Mr. Richard Joyner at rjoyner1@aisd.net.

OCTOBER

10/27 - Theatre: Rehearsal at the CVPA

10/27 - Band: All-City Auditions 4:15pm-9pm

10/28 - Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) 8am-8:35am

10/28 - Book Club (A, B, and C lunch)

10/28 - Theatre: One-Act Play Festival

10/28 - Crochet Club 4:15pm-5pm

10/30 - Robotics Teams Practice 4:15pm-5pm

10/30-10/31 - Showtime Rehearsal 4:10pm-4:30pm

NOVEMBER

11/1 - Trunk-or-Treat 4pm-6pm

11/1 - Theatre: One Act Play Performances @ 1pm & 7pm

11/3 & 11/4 - Student Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

11/5 - Design Club Meeting 4:30pm-5:30pm

11/6 - CA1 Social Studies 8th grade

11/6 - Long Showtime Rehearsal 4:10pm-5:30pm

11/6 - Robotics Teams Practice 4:15pm-5pm

11/6 - Mental Health and Wellness Family night (Cafeteria) 6:30pm-8pm

11/7 - Showtime Rehearsal 4:10pm-4:30pm

11/7 - Region Orchestra Clinic (CVPA) 5pm-9pm

11/8 - Region Orchestra Clinic @ 9am & Concert @ 4pm

11/11 - Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) 8am-8:35am

11/11 - CA1 Reading Language Arts

11/11 - Crochet Club 4:15pm-5pm

11/11 - Choir Solo and Ensemble Contest @ Gunn

11/12 - FADL Applicant Parent Meeting 6pm-7pm

11/13 - CA1 Mathematics and Algebra

11/13 & 11/14 - Showtime Rehearsal 4:10pm-4:30pm

11/13 - Robotics Teams Practice 4:15pm-5pm

11/13 - Family Movie Night 6pm-8pm

11/14 - CA Make UP

11/15 - Band: All-Region Auditions

11/18 - Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) 8am-8:35am

11/18 - CA1 Science

11/18 - Orchestra Symphonic Side by Side 1 4pm-5:30pm

11/19 - CA Make UP

11/19 - Choir: Mavericks National Anthem and Game

11/19 - Design Club Meeting 4:30pm-5:30pm

11/20 - Orchestra Philharmonic Side by Side 4pm-5:30pm

11/21 - HOUSE PARTY (Adjusted Schedule)

11/24-11/28 - Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)

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